The Return of the Female Knight

CHAPTER 26

Sophie boiling. She was the one who protected Elena when she came out to meet her lover. Although it was true that Sophie did it for the gold coins, she did not know that she would be treated like this after protecting Elena's secret. Nothing has changed since they returned from the trip. He thought his position would improve, but Elena did not give him any preferential treatment.

“She quietly sneaks in the middle of the night to sneak out to see a man. He wasn't afraid I'd reveal it, was he? '

Sophie could not contain her anger and violently hung the wash. Mary approaches Sophie by washing in the basket.

"What's wrong with you today?"

"What's wrong with me?"

"Aren't you being too rude to Lady Elena after the trip?"

"Ha! Rude? Me?"

Sophie spit in anger. Elena couldn't treat him like this. It was amazing that Sophie closed her eyes to Elena for just one cold coin.

"Mary, don't talk about things you don't know. He is the one who owes me. ”

"What's? A debt? Like you, I am the one who owes Lady Elena a debt of gratitude. Don't be sorry for yourself and act. I'm saying this because you … "

"What do you know? You don't know about his girlfriend. "

"W-what?"

Sophie grimaced as she realized the words were accidentally coming out of her mouth. But he won't take it back. If nothing had changed in her current life, she would not have to keep it a secret, and if Elena suspected it, she would just reject it. There's no way to prove that Sophie has started a rumor. If the price for the secret was gold coins, which he already had, then there was no harm.

"What are you talking about?"

“That's when we went to Glenn's wedding. In the middle of the night, Lady Elena went to see a man and did not return until morning. ”

"W-what? Really true?"

"Why should I lie to you? He told me personally that there was a man he loved. ”

"I can't believe …"

Sophie put a finger to her lips and looked at Mary, whose face looked incredulous.

“I said this only for you, so keep it to yourself. Okay?"

"Oh so. So he does this every night? ”

Elena only left once, but Sophie nodded.

"Yes." Yeah."

"Are you the only one who knows?"

"Yes, but Lady Elena doesn't know what I know, so can you keep a secret?"

"I can't believe he would do something like that."

"Once again, you can't tell anyone else."

Sophie had repeatedly warned Mary to keep it to herself, but at the same time she knew the rumors would get bigger. Something that could explode could happen.

Sophie swallows a smile, imagining Elena getting caught up in a scandal.

He will pay to ignore it.

It was only a few lines written on a piece of paper, but Elena knew how heavy this contract was for her future marriage. So far, everything has gone the way Elena wanted, but she still feels tense because there are still no guarantees.

Elena finished writing on the paper then looked at Carlisle.

"By chance, we gave each other two favors."

Elena's terms seem to be appropriate for an arranged marriage, and Carlisle wants to appear as a lover.

Carlisle spoke in a low voice, his expression unreadable.

"Yes. If there's anything else you want to add, tell me. "

“I told you earlier that I want to be your secret weapon. To be clear, I wanted to create another identity, one that was neither Elena Blaise nor a princess. "

"What do you mean?"

"I want to make an alias as a knight and become your bodyguard at night–"

"No."

Carlisle flatly refused before he could even finish. However, Elena would not give up either. The scope of her activities in her clothes was very limited, and Elena wanted to give strength to Carlisle not only as a princess, but as a knight.

Moreover, he couldn't risk taking his eyes off her for a moment, fearing that she might get killed while she wasn't around. There was not much time before Paulus rebelled. At that point everything must be ready.

"I support what I say."

"While I will allow the use of your sword to defend yourself in unfamiliar situations, I do not ask you to wear armor every night."

“You know what my swordsmanship is like. Do you want to waste my abilities? "

"I told you no."

'…What should I do?'

He had a feeling that no matter how rational he argued, he would not agree.

She remembered how she smiled when she called him by his pet's name earlier.

"Caril .. please."

He was doubtful whether this method would work, but the light in his eyes suddenly started to sparkle.

"… I don't want you in danger."

The firmness of his voice was somewhat soft.

Elena had never reversed a situation like this in her life. The idea of funny acting makes goosebumps, but if it works, he will do more than that.

He closed his eyes tightly and opened his mouth to speak again.

"I know what you mean. But I want to protect you myself. Please, let me have this. "

He put extra emphasis on the word "please", and his heart was pounding in anticipation of his reply. Worries flashed across Carlisle's face before easing into something softer.

"Still…"

"Caril, please."

Elena held her hand in a pleading manner.

"… Kgg."

Carlisle's sudden laughter caused Elena's eyes to widen. He thinks he might be tricked.

"I want to tease you more, but you might get angry if I go further."

Elena gritted her teeth but spoke in a cold voice.

"You play with people."

"No, I'm afraid I want to do whatever you ask me to do. You may be more dangerous than I thought. “

"If you really want to do something for me, just agree to this."

“I told you, no. I can't let you in danger. ”

Elena was getting impatient with Carlisle's attitude. He's been holding back so far.

“The first woman who married you took the risk of being unhappy. Would it be so bad if you could allow me this much? "

"You mean I'm benefiting more than you in this marriage?"

"Yes." Yeah."

"Maybe. But you, not me, want this marriage. Don't forget it was you who came to me that day. ”

He had tried to withdraw his heart, but to no avail. If there is no answer to charm and affection, then the only way left is to negotiate at a reasonable price. Without knowing if it would work, Elena played her hand.

"If you give me this condition, I'll do the one thing you want in the future."

"….Anything?"

"Yes. Except for murder or anything else immoral. ”

Carlisle's fingers began to caress his sharp chin.

She must have caught his attention more than he thought. He hoped it was enough. Carlisle has nothing to lose. He did not know all the variables that were changing in this future, but it would be best if not to act as a knight.

"…okay. Just don't stay away from me. ”

"Yes. I'll be as close as possible. "

He quickly put the fifth condition on the paper before he could change his mind.

.

Let Elena Blaise hide her identity every night and act as a knight. Instead, he would do one thing for Caril.

.

As she watched the letters written on the paper, Carlisle muttered to himself.

"… The cost of this insurance is high."

So many big and small things have been added.